Founded in 1552, Shrewsbury School is one of the UK's leading independent schools, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and overall student development. Situated on the banks of the River Severn in the delightful town of Shrewsbury, the historic campus embodies a rich tradition of academic achievement, sporting excellence, and extracurricular activity. With a bustling community of passionate educators and enthusiastic students, they strive to create an environment that fosters growth, resilience, and camaraderie.
The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Head Kitchen Porter to join our vibrant catering team. You will lead a team of 3 kitchen porters and provide the backbone to the craft team who can only excel with your support and dedication.
You will play a vital role in shaping the back of house support for our hospitality, breakfast, lunch, and supper for our students, staff & visitors and ensuring that our dining services continue to be a pillar of our school community. You will support our chefs in the daily preparation and service of food, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to a positive dining experience.
What you’ll do:
- Work to Food, Health & Safety standards at all time
- To check kitchen for cleanliness, safety
- Basic food preparation if required.
- Washing up, cleaning and clearing all kitchen areas
- Unloading and putting away deliveries
- Emptying bins, sweeping and mopping floors, including loading bay and outside bin area
- Ensuring all equipment is clean and put away correctly.
- Deep cleaning fridges and storerooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standard. Good oral communication
- Attention to detail.
- Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes.
- Positive and approachable manner
- Team player qualities
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
What you bring:
- Previous experience in a catering or hospitality role, preferably in a school or large-scale food service environment.
- A passion for food and food service, coupled with a desire to contribute to a positive dining experience for students and staff.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- An understanding of health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards.
- Flexibility and a willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
- Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
- A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)
*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
Package Description“A role that fits your life - and your family”
- £12.60 per hour - £26,208 per year
- 40 hours per week
- Working: 5 shifts out of 7 - hours include 06:30 to 15:00, 12:00 to 21:00 and 10:00 to 20:00 (Sundays only)
- Full Time Contract
- Location: Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA
- Catering/Kitchen experience required for this role
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About The CompanyAbout Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
